Hair Root Spray Formula Stability and Separation Issue

Asked by: muninpitak8 On: January 08, 2017 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I have formulated a hair root spray with the following ingredients:

  • PE-1 Aqua 1%
  • Biotin Express 2%
  • Copper Peptide 2%
  • Various natural extracts 10%
  • Distilled water 85%

Can this formula be used as a spray? I am concerned about the compatibility and stability of the ingredients.

Answer

Subject: Analysis of Hair Root Spray Formula

Regarding the formula you proposed for a hair root spray:

  • PE-1 Aqua 1%
  • Biotin Express 2%
  • Copper Peptide 2%
  • Various natural extracts 10%
  • Distilled water 85%

Based on the analysis, this formula is not suitable for use as a spray in its current form.

Analysis:

The main issue is the incompatibility between PE-1 Aqua (which is oil-based) and the large percentage of Distilled water (85%). Since there is no emulsifier or solubilizer in the formula, the oil phase (PE-1 Aqua) will not properly mix with the water phase. This will result in the ingredients separating, making it impossible to use as a stable spray.

The staff also mentioned that more details on the specific "various natural extracts" would be needed for a full analysis, but the PE-1 Aqua issue is the primary problem preventing the formula from being functional as a spray.

Recommendation:

To make this formula work as a spray, you would need to add an emulsifier or solubilizer to properly combine the oil-based PE-1 Aqua with the water. As suggested by the staff, products like Flora Solve or Flora Solve Clear could be used for this purpose. You would need to adjust the formulation to include one of these ingredients at the appropriate concentration to achieve a stable, homogeneous mixture.